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Hi friends! I can’t believe I have not posted since Monday. I’m sorry about that. Things have been a little crazy around here. Nothing really new has been happening, we have just been really busy this week and Ryan has been out of town so, you know. Busyness. Anyways…I wanted to pop in today to tell you about a few of our favorites this week!
This weekend was a whirlwind. Ryan was out of town Friday, and I swear it’s like my kids can feel when I’m greatly outnumbered. They went nuts. I won’t even get into how much poop and pee I cleaned off of our floor that day. TMI? Sorry. Anyways… Saturday was an entirely different story! They were great! We cleaned out the playroom and began the process of transforming the playroom into a playroom/my office. I dropped off nearly $600 worth of clothes and toys to be consigned which also felt amazing. I am so happy to be rid of all those clothes that have been taking up space in our house for way too long.
Football season is upon us, friends! I’m not sure if you know this, but college football is a little bit of a big deal in the state of Alabama. If you live here, you just laughed at that, because for most…not some, but most people, it is life. I am not one of those people, however, I do love the sport and enjoy pulling for the Gators and the Tigers. The Auburn Tigers, that is. My sister goes to Auburn along with nearly all of my cousins and I graduated from Auburn Montgomery which is not the same at all, but still. I love my Tigers because I was raised to love them. That’s just how it is. I am so excited to share a cute little game day outfit with y’all!
We received products from Gap Kids in exchange for an honest review. #GapToSchool
My kid’s first day of school went better than expected. Don’t you love it when that happens? They both walked right in their classrooms like they owned the place! It was a magical feeling. Even Weston cooperated – thanks in a big part to his new carrier that he sat in like a champ! You know what they say… you have to dress the part… something like that? Well, that is just what we are doing this year thanks to Gap kids and Just for Me Too!
The last couple of days have been a whirlwind of excitement and changes. Some of our best friends welcomed a sweet baby girl into the world, Hampton went to his new classroom to meet his teacher and Weston had his nine month appointment! We also got some exciting news for Ryan that was really wonderful! It is a reminder of how blessed we truly are. Honestly, it’s easy to say that when things are going well, but things haven’t been sparkly and shiny, lately.
Our mornings are about to get a little bit busier when school starts next week. Hamp will start 3K and Sophie will start 2K. That means getting back on a schedule and not as much time in the mornings to get things done around the house. One of the first things I tend to cut out when we are in a hurry and on the go is my breakfast. I make sure the kids are dressed and fed and backpacks and lunch boxes are full, but I normally throw on something easy and skip breakfast. I have already started stocking up on on-the-go breakfasts for the next couple of weeks because I am determined to take a little better care of myself this year.
I received a POPSUGAR Must Have box in exchange for an honest review.
I have received several POPSUGAR Must Have Boxes and I think this one is my favorite! It is the 5th anniversary of POPSUGAR and the box reflected their big birthday celebration! It also happens to be my birthday month, and it felt like they knew it and sent it to help me celebrate!
Back to School Toddler Capsule Wardrobe
Last year, I really over bought for Sophie. I think it can be so easy to do with little girls, especially. I found so many mommy and me pieces that I just “had to have” and I ended up buying way too much. This year, i am determined to save more money and have created a capsule wardrobe for Sophie. She has a few things that she can still wear from last year that will be bonuses, but other than that, this (or similar to this) is what I am buying her. Well, throw in a couple of holiday outfits in there, too. 😉
Hey guys! Well, it’s official! Another year has come and gone. I turned twenty-nine, yesterday! The last year of my twenties, and I intend to make it a good one! I celebrated in my favorite new Free People dress! I have held out all spring and summer for this beauty and finally took the plunge and bought it! I’m so glad I did because it is absolutely beautiful. It does run a little big (I’m wearing an XS) so size down one size. It is so comfortable and great for weddings, church or – birthdays!
Free People Dress // Sandals // Straw Tote
